Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse

Ridgefield Crossings associates are part of setting a new standard in senior living by connecting residents and families to what matters most to them. At Benchmark our associates are "called to care." We hire for heart and train for skill-continually pursuing excellence and providing the best experiences, so our residents remain empowered and engaged.

Join our nursing team at Ridgefield Crossings and be more than an employee, be part of something bigger!

We are located at 640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 - on the Ridgefield/Danbury border on Route 7 (Danbury, Road) just minutes from the Danbury Fair Mall.

What is our need:

1 Part-Time LPN

Competitive Pay: Dependent upon experience starting at $32.75/hour

Benefits:
To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today! Benefits offered are dependent on employment status.

Benefits available include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to 2 weeks vacation accrued annually (based upon employment status)
AT&T and Verizon Cell Phone Discount
Long term disability and many more!!
Requirements:

Graduate of an approved CT LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse program (per state requirements)
Current CT state licensed as an LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse (as required by state regulation)
Current CPR certification
Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable

Responsibilities:

Closely mentors, guides, and directs the CNAs in all aspects of their job.
Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations
Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents' status
Successfully implements the plan of care
Administer resident's medication according to physician's orders
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities